There are those in the adoption community who choose not to celebrate the day their children came to their family. That by celebrating the day, it somehow diminishes or ignores the loss our adopted children undergo. They have a point - we should not, as adoptive parents, ignore that our children have come into our families by loss or other tragic circumstance.
However, I believe it is like being adopted into the family of God - a time to celebrate a new beginning, a new life, a second chance. For many adopted children - a life saving second chance. I do not believe that by celebrating the day God brought my children into our lives I diminish their loss
A time to weep and a time to laugh
a time to mourn and a time to dance
Today is a day we dance - it is the 3rd anniversary of the day a precious child went from orphan to daughter
How far that child has come as she has received the love of a family - just as we flourish as we receive the love of our Savior, so she has blossomed as she drinks in the love of her family and friends. With every breath today I am reminded of His great Love for her and for us - that we may be reborn as we accept the invitation into God's family just as this little orphan was reborn that afternoon three years ago when she was placed into the family hand picked for her by a God who loves her more than we can imagine.
Becky - we thank God every day that He brought you to us that day. Our lives have been blessed beyond belief by your presence and your smile.
HAppy Anniversary!!! We too choose to celebrate this day-- I had no idea yours was so close to mine. I just did our 4 year anniversary post a few days ago-- May 21 was Mia's Gotcha. Congrats to all of you on this special day. I hope all is going well with everthing else. Let me know :)
ReplyDeleteChristy
Congratulations on 3 yrs with Becky!!
ReplyDeletesusan
Happy Forever Family Day!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI was crying watching the video! I didn't know you before we adopted Kai so I didn't get to watch your journey to Becky, thank you for sharing! I can't believe how tiny she was! I love hearing you tell her "you and me we are going to be just fine." It must be so special to know that you and her ARE just fine!
ReplyDeleteHappy (late) Forever Family Day,
Jamie Ashton
I can't believe it's been three years already! Thank you for sharing the video again. I love seeing you two together and hearing Destiney's voice and that you two were able to share such a beautiful moment together. Happy 3rd!! Becky, you have grown from a sweet little baby into a beautiful young girl. Much love from NC!
ReplyDeleteHappy Forever Family Day Becky B! I love you as much as the first day me and Mommy saw you. I love who you've are and look forward the amazing young lady you will become. Your life was changed forever and so was ours. Love you so much. Auntie D and Uncle John
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen and Doug for allowing me to be apart of this amazing day with you. Love you both!
Happy Forever Family Day Becky B! I love you just as much and maybe more as the day me and Mommy first laid eyes on you. I love who you are and I can't wait to see the young lady you will become. Your life was changed forever and so was ours. I love you Becky B. Love Auntie D and Uncle John.
ReplyDeleteKaren and Doug thank you again for letter me be apart of this special day. I will always remember it. Love you both!